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SA02 VGO

2002 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

250,794 mi
Last recorded250,794 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA02 VGO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 250,794 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 243,774 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust repaired at front

Pass 7 May 2013 224,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 206,075 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 206,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 188,279 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 169,568 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 153,378 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2009 153,378 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 140,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 140,234 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 124,641 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 103,472 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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SA02 VGO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 104,705 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SA02 VGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SA02 VGO is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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